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Colin Burgess (born November 16, 1946) was the first drummer with rock band AC/DC. November 16 is the 320th day of the year (321st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 45 days remaining. ... 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... For other kinds of drums, see drum (disambiguation). ... AC/DC are a hard rock band formed in Sydney, Australia in 1973 (see 1973 in music) by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young. ...

From 1968-1972 he played in the successful Australian rock group The Masters Apprentices, and was recruited at the time of AC/DC's formation in 1973, joining Malcolm Young (Rhythm Guitar), Angus Young (Lead Guitar), Dave Evans (Lead Vocals) and Larry Van Kriedt (Bass). This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... Malcolm Mitchell Young (born January 6, 1953 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a founding member of, rhythm guitarist and co-songwriter for, the Australian hard rock band AC/DC. // Youngs parents William and Margaret emigrated from Glasgow to Sydney, Australia in 1963 with their children George, Margaret, Malcolm and Angus... Angus McKinnon Young, born March 31, 1955 in Glasgow, Scotland, is a guitarist and songwriter who has been the lead guitarist of Australian hard rock band AC/DC since the group was formed in 1973. ... Evans (far left) in an early line-up picture Dave Evans was born on July 20, 1952) in Carmarthen, Wales, his family emigrated to Australia when he was young. ... Larry Van Kriedt is the original AC/DC bassist/volcalist along with Malcolm Young (Rhythm Guitar), Angus Young (Lead Guitar), Dave Evans (Lead Vocals) and Colin Burgiss (Drums). ...

Burgess was sacked in February 1974 for being drunk onstage, but he has always maintained that his drink was spiked. Another popular story goes that it was actually Burgess and Malcolm Young that started AC/DC and Burgess having been the drummer for the top ranking aussie rock pop band the Masters Apprentices, simply put his sticks down and left the band to look for something more serious, after it was decided to bring in Malcolm's younger brother Angus in order to handle lead guitar duties for the band, a decision Burgess would no doubt regret to this day. He was replaced by a succession of drummers before a more stable solution was found in Phil Rudd. When Rudd injured his hand in a fight in Melbourne in September 1975, Burgess was recalled to replace him for a few weeks. 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Phillip Hugh Norman Rudd (born Phillip Hugh Norman Witschke Rudzevecuis on May 19, 1954 in Melbourne, Australia) played drums in the rock band AC/DC from 1975 until 1983, and again from 1994 until the present. ... Melbournes Yarra River is a popular area for walking, jogging, cycling, rowing and for relaxing on the banks with a picnic Melbourne (pronounced either or [1]) is the second most populous city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 3. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday. ...

Since then Burgess has been inducted into the ARIA Hall Of Fame along with his cohorts from the Masters Apprentices. He partnered up with his brother Denny in the late 70s/early 80s in the rock pop outfit His Majesty which transformed into the band Good Time Charlie with a new lead guitarist in John Botica who replaced the bands former guitarist Dai Pritchard (Billy Thorpe, Rose Tattoo). Good Time Charlie toured throughout Southeast Asia and recorded a fine album titled 'Adults Only' which was produced by John Robinson formerly of Australian band Black Feather. A glam pop-rock group formed in around 1976 by two former members of the popular aussie rock group the Master Apprentices. ... John Botica was born in Sydney Australia in April of 1961. ... Billy Thorpe (born William Thorpe, 29 March 1946 in Manchester, Lancashire) is a legendary Australian musician. ... Rose Tattoo are an Australian blues/hard rock band, led by Angry Anderson. ... Several notable individuals have been named John Robinson: Bishop John Robinson, persons named John Robinson who also happened to be Bishops John Robinson (1576-1625), organized Mayflower voyage John Robinson (1615-1680), English MP John Robinson (1650-1723), English diplomat; later Bishop of Bristol from 1710 and Lord Privy Seal...

On most recent account, both Colin and brother Denny have been performing and recording under the banner 'The Burgess Brothers Band'.

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Categories: 1946 births | AC/DC | Australian drummers | Living people | Australian musician stubs AC/DC are a hard rock band formed in Sydney, Australia in 1973 (see 1973 in music) by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young. ... Brian Johnson (born October 5, 1947 in Dunston, Gateshead, England) is a singer and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist for Australian hard rock band AC/DC. He currently lives in Sarasota, Florida, USA. // Johnsons father, Allan, was a Sergeant Major of the British Armys Durham Light... Angus McKinnon Young, born March 31, 1955 in Glasgow, Scotland, is a guitarist and songwriter who has been the lead guitarist of Australian hard rock band AC/DC since the group was formed in 1973. ... Malcolm Mitchell Young (born January 6, 1953 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a founding member of, rhythm guitarist and co-songwriter for, the Australian hard rock band AC/DC. // Youngs parents William and Margaret emigrated from Glasgow to Sydney, Australia in 1963 with their children George, Margaret, Malcolm and Angus... Cliff Williams is the bassist for Hard Rock band AC/DC. He was born on December 14, 1949 in Romford, England. ... Phillip Hugh Norman Rudd (born Phillip Hugh Norman Witschke Rudzevecuis on May 19, 1954 in Melbourne, Australia) played drums in the rock band AC/DC from 1975 until 1983, and again from 1994 until the present. ... Ronald Belford Bon Scott (July 9, 1946 â€“ February 19, 1980) was a Scottish-born Australian rock singer, lyricist and drummer. ... Evans (far left) in an early line-up picture Dave Evans was born on July 20, 1952) in Carmarthen, Wales, his family emigrated to Australia when he was young. ... Mark Evans was the bassist for AC/DC from 1975-1977. ... Chris Slade (born October 30, 1946, in Pontypridd, Wales) is a rock drummer who has enjoyed a long and varied career. ... Simon Wright(born June 19, 1963 in Manchester, England) is a professional drummer best known for his stints with Hard rock legends AC/DC and Ronnie James Dio. ... This is a discography for Australian rock band AC/DC. // Studio albums Live albums Videography Box Sets Singles Can I Sit Next To You Girl / Rockin In The Parlour (Australia, 1974) (Australia, 1976) Jailbreak / Fling Thing (Australia, 1976) High Voltage / Live Wire (Australia, 1976) Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap / Rock... The Australian hard rock band AC/DCs first album High Voltage was released in 1975 (see 1975 in music) in Australia. ... T.N.T. is an album by the Australian hard rock band AC/DC, released in December 1975 (see 1975 in music). ... Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap is the third studio album by the Australian hard rock band AC/DC, released in September 1976 (see 1976 in music). ... High Voltage is the first international studio album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC, released in May 1976. ... Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap is the second international album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC, released in 1976 in Europe (see 1976 in music) and delayed for release in the U.S. until 1981, where it peaked at #3 and is currently 6 times platinum. ... Let There Be Rock is the fourth studio album by the Australian hard rock band AC/DC, released in March 1977 (see 1977 in music). ... Let There Be Rock is the third international studio album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC, released in June 1977. ... Powerage is the fifth studio album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC, released in May 1978. ... Highway to Hell is the sixth studio album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC, released in July 1979. ... For other uses, see Back in Black (disambiguation). ... For Those About to Rock We Salute You is a hard rock album by Australian band AC/DC, released in 1981. ... Flick of the Switch is an album by Australian band AC/DC, recorded shortly after their European Tour at the beginning of 1983. ... 74 Jailbreak is a hard rock/blues oriented EP by Australian band AC/DC, composed of earlier unreleased tracks. ... For other uses, see Fly on the wall (disambiguation). ... Who Made Who is a hard rock album by Australian band AC/DC, released as the soundtrack to the Stephen King movie Maximum Overdrive. ... Blow Up your Video is an album by the Australian hard rock band AC/DC, first released on January 18, 1988. ... The Razors Edge is an album by AC/DC, released on September 21, 1990. ... Ballbreaker is an album by the iconic hard rock band AC/DC, released in 1995. ... Bonfire is a 5 disc box set by the Australian band AC/DC, released in 1997 (see 1997 in music). ... Volts is an album by AC/DC released on the Bonfire box set. ... Stiff Upper Lip is a 2000 (see 2000 in music) hard rock album by Australian band AC/DC. The album was recorded at The Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, British Columbia and mastered at Sterling Sound in New York City. ... If You Want Blood Youve Got It is the first live album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC, released in October 1978. ... Live is a 1992 album by Australian hard rock band, AC/DC. It was released both as a single album and as a double album (known as Live: 2 CD Collectors Edition). The album has been considered the closest thing to a greatest hits album in the AC/DC... Live From the Atlantic Studios is a live album by AC/DC released on the Bonfire box set. ... Video cover For other uses, see Fly on the wall (disambiguation). ... Who Made Who is a hard rock album by Australian band AC/DC, released as the soundtrack to the Stephen King movie Maximum Overdrive. ... Cover of the AC/DC video. ... The cover of the Clipped DVD. Clipped is a video released by AC/DC in 1991. ... Live is a 1992 album by Australian hard rock band, AC/DC. It was released both as a single album and as a double album (known as Live: 2 CD Collectors Edition). The album has been considered the closest thing to a greatest hits album in the AC/DC... For Those About to Rock We Salute You is a hard rock album by Australian band AC/DC, released in 1981. ... The cover of the No Bull DVD. No Bull is a live video released by AC/DC on November 1996, recorded in Madrid, Spain, produced by Rocky Oldham and filmed on Super 16mm film. ... Stiff Upper Lip is a 2000 (see 2000 in music) hard rock album by Australian band AC/DC. The album was recorded at The Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, British Columbia and mastered at Sterling Sound in New York City. ... The cover of the Live 77 DVD. Live 77 is a DVD released by AC/DC on September 2004 in Japan. ... Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto is a benefit rock concert that was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on July 30, 2003. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Harry Vanda is a Dutch popular music singer, guitarist, songwriter and record producer from Australia. ... George Redburn Young (born on 6 November 1947 in Glasgow), is an Australian rock musician, songwriter and record producer. ... Robert John Mutt Lange (born November 16, 1948, Mufulira, Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia)), is an award-winning record producer and songwriter of popular music. ... Bruce Fairbairn press photo Bruce Earl Fairbairn (born in Vancouver, Canada on December 30, 1949, died May 17, 1999) was a music producers who was prominent during the 1980s and 1990s, producing songs for bands such as Bon Jovi, Aerosmith and Loverboy. ... Frederick Jay Rubin (born March 10, 1963 in Long Island, New York), is a Grammy Award-winning American record producer best known for his work with rap and heavy metal, as well as the American series albums with Johnny Cash. ... // Member timeline Minor members During 1974, AC/DC went through several line-up changes involving their bass players and drummers. ... The street sign for ACDC Lane in Melbourne ACDC Lane is a street in Melbourne, Victoria. ... Blow Up Your Video, an example of a remastered AC/DC disc. ... The Australian hard rock band AC/DC released their first six albums in two different versions; Australian-only releases and International releases. ... This is a list of tributes and references to the Australian hard rock band, AC/DC, in popular culture. ...

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